Job Introduction
Term Time only
8.15am – 3.15pm Monday – Friday
Start date: May 2026
Cove School is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor who will be responsible for classes during short term absence of a class teacher. This is not a teaching position but the Cover Supervisor role is to ensure the learning tasks set by the teacher are completed and that good behaviour is maintained throughout lessons. Cover work will be supplied for you to use as a basis for the lessons.
This role is a superb opportunity for anyone with an interest in developing a career in teaching who wishes to develop their experience in a classroom environment. Training will be provided in classroom and behaviour management, and the school provides excellent opportunities for career progression if desired. Cove School has links with Teach First and i2i Teaching Partnership, supporting the training of between 5-10 trainees each year.
Whilst previous experience within an education environment is desirable, it is not essential as training will be provided. If there is a specific subject you would like to be aligned to please note this in your application as this can be discussed further at interview.
Key Responsibilities:
- Refer to daily cover programme ensuring classes are covered where required throughout the day
- Breaktime cover as required
- Register form groups as required
- Supervise the subject work that has been set and issue appropriate direction to ensure pupils remain on task
- Respond to any questions from pupils and manage the behaviour of pupils and use of resources in class
- Ensure pupils know if homework has been set
- Report back to subject teachers by written comments or in person discussion
- Shadow trainee teachers where required
- Work within the relevant policies, code of practice and legislation. To also be familiar with, and comply with a full range of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security and GDPR reporting any concerns to appropriate person
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to uphold school standards
Person Specification:
- Good standard of education obtaining a GCSE Grade C/4 in English and Maths or equivalent
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with pupils to encourage, motivate and support them.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to use initiative
- Previous experience of working with young people in a professional environment is desirable, but not essential
Application Procedure
For further information regarding Cove School, please visit our website www.coveschool.uk
For an application form, please visit our vacancies page on our website here: https://www.coveschool.uk/join-us/work-with-us
If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.
WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION.
WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS USING OUR APPLICATION FORM NOT CVs.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
